Sign in with FacebookTop Kanton Basel-Stadt hotels
Muenster Cathedral Basel
17 Reviews With its' red sandstone walls, multicoloured roof tiles, and twin towers this Cathedral sitting high above the Rhine river, is well worth a visit. Whilst we were there, there was some construction...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Zoo Basel
10 Reviews I visited Basel Zoo during a visit to the city in April 2007. It is said that Basel Zoo is one of the most impressive zoos in Europe and, from my limited experience of European zoos, this is quite...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Rathaus Basel
10 Reviews In the Markplatz is City Hall (Rathaus) the seat of the Government of the Canton of Basel - City. It has beebn located here since the 14th Century. It was enlarged in the 17th Century and the facade...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Tinguely Fountain Basel
4 Reviews Jean Tinguely was a modern sculptor with a great sense of humour. His fountain is one of the most entertaining works of art I know. The shallow basin is filled with a number of strange black machines...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Fondation Beyeler Basel
3 Reviews Basel resident and owner of a gallery Ernst Beyeler has collected modern art for more than 50 years. In the 1980s he started thinking about the future of his art collection. In the end he decided on...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Spalentor City Gate Basel
5 Reviews The Spalentor is one of the most beautiful city gates I have seen so far. It was built in the late 14th century. The adjacent city walls were deconstructed in the 19th century. The gate is decorated...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
4 Reviews The Kunstmuseum (Art Museum) is home of the largest public art collection in Switzerland. With its highlights of medieval pictures of Upper Rhine region and Dutch painters and works of the 19th/20th...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Dreiländereck Basel
1 Review The Dreiländereck what would mean "three countries corner" if translated, is exactly that. The point where Switzerland, Germany and France come together. The place would actually be in the water in...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Barfuesserplatz Basel
2 Reviews Photos: 1. Barfüsserplatz with the number 8 tram 2. Cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 3. Another cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 4. Yet another cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 5. One more cyclist at Barfüsserplatz ...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Historical Museum Basel
3 Reviews The collections of the Historical Museum Basel are split up into four parts. The largest and most interesting one is IMO located in the Barfüsserkirche, the former Franciscan church. This church is...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Swiss Paper Museum Basel
2 Reviews Photos: 1. Swiss Paper Museum in the Basel Paper Mill 2. Streets by the Swiss Paper Museum in St Alban The Basel Paper Mill is high on my list of places to visit the next time I come to Basel. They...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Walking Basel
2 Reviews Walk down the Rhine on the Kleinbasel side to Dreilandereck, or three country corner in English. The point where France, Germany and Switzerland actually meet is somewhere in the middle of the river,...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
St Alban Church Basel
2 Reviews Photos: 1. St Alban 2. Signpost for pedestrian routes in the St Alban Valley St Alban is an attractive and evidently prosperous section of Basel on the left bank of the Rhine River. Traditionally...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
Theater Basel
2 Reviews Photos: 1. Theater Basel 2. Entrance to the theater 3. Flags at the theater 4. Sign on the theater building, saying that it is forbidden to walk on the roof. The current building of the Basel...
See All 178 Things to Do in Basel
We visited the Christmas market in the city of Basel. Lots of little booths filled with trinkets and goodies crowded the street in downtown Basel. We particularly enjoyed Glüwein - spiced hot wine & roasted chestnuts. Maybe merchandise is slightly over-priced, but nice to look at.
The church beside the city's Opera House. This neo-gothic building is greyish and i find it gorgeous and amazing though it is not mentioned in many city guides. It is the first Protestant church built between 1857 and 1865.
The locals called it "Münster". A Gothic-Romanisque minster located on the Minster Hill or locally the "Münsterhügel". The walls are made of sandstones and multicolored roofs with two towers. There's no doubt as one of the best popular sight in Basel. One of the city's ancient buildings built dated back in the 11th century.
We took Tram # 14 and get off at the end of Mittlerebrücke (Middle Bridge). Then we took the direction St. Alban. A beautiful area to walk or relax for a while on one of the benches, enjoying the sights of the river and if the weather permits, we could also enjoy lingering under the sun.
A sightseeing tour on board the tram lines 15 and 16. It is an entertaining way of discovering the city of Basel, from the historic part to the modern side. A free break journey at any stop along the way to take a closer at the many interesting sights beyond the circuit of the lines. This tour is free for holders of Mobility Ticket(hotel guests), Green Pass or Day pass. Inquire at the Tourist Info Center or at your hotel. Price:CHF 4.20 for AdultsCHF 2.70 for Children
The largest of its kind in Europe. It houses the worlds largest collection of over 2’500 old teddy bears, many of which are already of a ripe old age and the oldest ones dating back to 1904. It is at the Barfüsserplatz (Steinevorstadt 1) in the heart of Basel, over 6’000 artistically-arranged objects are displayed on four floors of the museum, totalling 1’000m2 (ca. 11’000 sq.ft.). The exhibits date back to the beginning of the nineteenth century and reflect the styles of the day.
Actually, this tip belongs to my transportation tip but i prefer to include this in my "things to do" because the ferries is only commuting on the river. These are public mode of transports crossing from riverbank to the other without an engine. It is operated only with the power of the river’s current. I was really fascinated of this kind and decided not to take the tram back to the old city from Klein Basel. A ferry ride is a real pleasure for both the tourists and the locals. Take any of the four ferries: Wilde Maa, Leu, Vogel Gryff or Ueli. We took the "Boat Ueli" since we came walking from St. Alban part.Price for a ride in CHF:1.60 Adults0.80 children
As we came back from our riverside walk, we passed by this former city gate in the ancient city walls of Basel. Don't miss to go up to the remaining wall, you have a good viewpoint of the river Rhine and Klein Basel.
The largest river of Switzerland flowing from Andermatt, Chur, Schaffhausen, passing Zurich then Basel till Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. It is navigable from Amsterdam and river cruises are operating here. One of the popular in the European cruising business.
Basel SBB is the city’s mainstation. It is considered as the biggest European-boundary station with France and Germany. It is located in Greater Basel accessing mostly all parts of Switzerland. This station is run by Swiss Federal Railways.
Les Trois Rois Basel
1 Review and 98 Opinions I didn't stay at Les Trois Rois (The Three Kings) hotel in Basel, but I passed by during my walks...
Hotel Basel Basel
1 Review and 68 Opinions A basic hotel near Marketplatz. Rooms were efficiently designed, but small. The design is an...
Hotel Steinenschanze Basel
3 Reviews and 29 Opinions Hotel Steinenschanze is a 3-star hotel located in a quiet area of Basel, but within walking distance...
Comments